Diablo 5 senior game director says 'the continued passion' is the reason Diablo 2: Resurrected exists and has allowed Blizzard to look at it for modern inspiration — 'Because it exists today alongside Diablo 4, we can look at it through today's lens'
Diablo 5 senior game director Joe Shely stated that the continued player passion for Diablo 2: Resurrected has allowed Blizzard to use it as a source of modern inspiration. The development team utilized the 2021 remaster's recent release to apply contemporary design lessons rather than relying solely on the original 2000s version. Key elements such as the itemization system and modern features from Resurrected are being integrated into the upcoming sequel.
- ▪Joe Shely, the senior game director for Diablo 5, credits the success of Diablo 2: Resurrected to the ongoing passion of the player base.
- ▪Blizzard used Diablo 2: Resurrected as a modern reference point to avoid the challenge of translating lessons from a game released twenty years ago.
- ▪The itemization system, including weapons, loot, and armor, is a core feature from Resurrected that inspired the development of Diablo 5.
- ▪Diablo 5 is currently in development and is scheduled to launch in the spring of 2029.
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Gaming Diablo 5 senior game director says 'the continued passion' is the reason Diablo 2: Resurrected exists and has allowed Blizzard to look at it for modern inspiration — 'Because it exists today alongside Diablo 4, we can look at it through today's lens' News By Demi Williams Contributions by Rob Dwiar Published 15 September 2026 Players can also expect inspiration from the game's itemization system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
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